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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.20, 441.32 and 111.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.20, 441.32 and 111.59 is: 167.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.20 : 441.32 = 111.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.20/441.32 = 111.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.20x = 441.32 × 111.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.20x = 49,245.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,245.79/294.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.39

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